1968 Suzuki

t500-10215

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Back in 1967 , most bikes from Japan were small or midsize, but the youth of the time wanted more!.....late in 1967 Suzuki responded with the 1968 Suzuki 500 five ,or as they called it in the UK.......the Cobra This was a milestone......a 500 cc twin that would hall you down the 1/4 mile in 14seconds flat, would go 0-60 in 6 seconds, and could go over 100 mph!, and still be reliable as a stone bridge a 5 speed transmission was new thing, the 500 came with it this bike was so reliable, Suzuki kept it in there line for 10 model years, up with mostly just cosmetic changes the magazines of the day, hailed it as a milestone , a technology wonder and the the first true super bike from Japan!, in stock form it produced 47 horsepower and was the fastest bike available from Japan what is unique on the 68 t500 is the 60"s styling.... swede type seat chrome tank panels with knee pads valenced fenders wide set of unbridged handlebars over sized carbs as you can see from the detailed pics.....this is a complete resto.......correct paint color, nos parts, triple plated chrome, re zinced nuts and bolts.....new electrics, new cables correct continental tires,nos spokes ans nipples, new rims,nos oil pump, nos signals etc etc the engine has been completly dimantled, crank rebuilt ( with nos suzuki crank seals).....nos pistons and rings, new pins clips and bearings, nos clutch plates, nos 1st obver pistons and rings, new gaskets...........and every thing show beaded to that eye popping look! truely a fine restoration that you will be proud to own! also, very important.....this is serial number 10215.......which is the 215th made,,,,,very low serial number, i beleive the lowest in the world.......highly collectable! i checked with shipmybike.com they can ship this bike anywhere in the world drop my friend gregg a email for additional info greg@shipmybike.com bikes true mileage is shown in picture